To get your business case for a new HR system approved, there has to be a clear benefit to the company. Otherwise, why would you want to bring this new tech in the first place? But defining those HR system benefits and communicating them clearly isn’t always easy. Especially when you want to garner support from other areas of the business.  And understanding why defining the benefits of a new HRIS (Human Resources Information System) is important, correctly identifying them and communicating them clearly are key to getting your business case over the line.  The Importance of Defining ..read more

No HR tech business case is going to get approval without your CFO getting on board. Leading your company’s financial strategy, they hold the purse strings and will only lend their support to projects that are clearly sound financial decisions. Which means you have to build a business case that appeals to them, their challenges and their role as financial protector. Particularly during times of economic uncertainty when the only business cases that get approved can show rapid ROI (return on investment).  But as daunting as that may seem, appealing to your CFO’s sensibilities is actually p ..read more

Welcome to the March edition of our Movers and Shakers newsletter where we shine the spotlight on all the latest news in the HR, Payroll and People Tech industry. While the first quarter has zipped by, the HR, payroll, and people tech industry has been buzzing with activity. From exciting partnerships and acquisitions to emerging trends, the new year is shaping up to be a transformative one for the HR landscape. Let's dive into the key news and developments that caught our eye this month! Deel We kick off this month's news with Deel who announced that they are acquiring PaySpace! The acquis ..read more

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in the evolution of a company. Whether your business has been bought and will be blending into something bigger or you’ve just acquired scrappy new team members, your company is growing and changing for good.  These transformative processes, however, can be filled with challenges. Especially when you’re integrating two very different organisations. As an HR leader, you’ll have to lead the blend of cultures, alignment of processes, and integration of systems. Which is a lot to contend with.  But you’re not alone. This is a look at ..read more

Your business case is just about ready. You’ve done all the research, you’ve backed it all up with data, and you know exactly what you need and why you need it. But the hard work isn’t over just yet.  There’s still more to do for a killer HRIS business case. When putting together a business case for a new HR system, you’ve got to be prepared for questions from senior decision makers. Writing your HRIS business case with your key stakeholders in mind will both show that you understand the business’ requirements and viability of the project and will also put you one step ahead when it comes ..read more

How do women experience the workplace? What are our common threads? And does being a woman hold us back or help propel us forward? For International Women’s Day 2024, we gathered our incredible team to hold a women-led conversation about their experiences as a woman and to consider what could make for a more inclusive workplace.   As an organisation with a female CEO and a largely female leadership team, we take these conversations very seriously and want to understand how to create an environment where all of our colleagues feel understood and cared for. The conversation covered a ..read more

Your existing HR system isn’t cutting the mustard anymore and you’re ready for something new. You’ve started doing your research, you have a good idea of what you need and you’re ready to create a business case to get the leadership team on board. At least, you’re pretty sure you are. But organisations in the current economic climate can’t take a risk on a project that hasn’t been fully fleshed out. Your business case had better be extremely compelling if you want it to succeed. Because a lot of them don’t.  So why do business cases for new HR tech fail? There can be a lot of reasons, but ..read more

Happy Employee Appreciation Day 2024! This event takes place every year on the first Friday of March and is meant to remind businesses and bosses to take the time to thank their employees and recognise the hard work they’ve done. But can organisations do more? Is there a way to make Employee Appreciation Day a more robust part of your HR calendar? Yes. Definitely. You can use this day as an opportunity to take action and use employee well-being data to drive your HR strategy going forward.  We create 328.77 million terabytes of data every day. That’s the equivalent of nearly 2 million e ..read more

Last week, HMRC released their Name and Shame list of employers who didn’t meet the standards for paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW) to their lowest paid employees. This list is part of the government’s efforts to better enforce the minimum wage and call out businesses that haven’t met that standard. According to the government, this is a key part of enforcing the NMW, in conjunction with fines.  This latest release is Round 20 of the list, but the scheme has been going on for some time. In 2018, the government reviewed the Naming Scheme to make sure it’s being done in the most effe ..read more

Welcome to February and the second edition of our HR, payroll, and people tech movers and shakers round up for the year! While the weather outside may be cold and damp, the HR, payroll, and people tech space is anything but stagnant. Despite a slower news month overall, the industry witnessed exciting partnerships and acquisitions that grabbed headlines. As we look forward to spring, anticipation builds for who will set new industry standards. Let's dive into the news that captured our attention this month! Workday We start our movers and shakers with Workday who has a total of three entrie ..read more